Chapter 175: City of Gourmet Food, Golden Wheat

"Mr. Luo, if it weren't for your help, Bonnie's condition would never have been treated so smoothly!"

After Gray talked things over with Espagu, Big Bear took Bonnie and bowed deeply to Luo.

"And Mr. Rhodes, I can't thank you enough for taking care of me during this time!"

Big Bear followed closely and bowed deeply to Rhodes, his eyes filled with gratitude.

"Thank you so much!"

Bonnie followed Big Bear and bowed to Rhodes and the others, but her little head was full of doubts.

Wasn't her disease supposed to be cured by the time she was ten years old?

"Bonnie's treatment has been completed. Next, I want to take her back to her hometown. She is still young and needs a stable living environment. Wandering around on the sea all the time is not a normal thing for such a young child. A good thing.”

"I'm not young anymore, Dad!"

Bonnie squeezed Big Bear's fingers.

The big bear petted Bonnie's head lovingly, making Bonnie lower her head quietly.

Whenever Big Bear looked at her with such eyes, she could not say any words of rejection.

"So, I'm very sorry, but I may have to say goodbye to everyone for a while."

"Don't be sorry. Everyone has their own route. Bonnie is your one piece."

Rhodes knelt down and touched Bonnie's head.

"After you go back, you must eat well every day, Bonnie!"

Minina patted Bonnie on the head.

Although they are quite different in age, they have the same hair color and the same appetite, and they are already very good friends.

"In the past two years, we should still follow the previous method, pay attention to rest and avoid excessive exposure to the sun."

Luo glanced at the energetic Bonnie. She was protected by the big bear. She might never know how close to death she had been in this life. It was the persistence of the big bear that allowed her to find her life again.

"When you grow up, come find us again."

Nia also rubbed Bonnie's head.

"This sea is very interesting!"

"Grow up quickly, Bonnie!"

"Hahaha, you will definitely see our big news in the newspaper later!"

"That's right, we want a great reputation!"

The group of people patted Bonnie's head one by one. They had been together for more than half a year since they met on Drum Island, and everyone had already regarded each other as companions.

However, Bonnie is indeed too young. Such a child needs a stable environment to grow up, rather than following their group of pirates to wander the sea.

"Is there a boat?"

After taking a look at the people saying goodbye, Rhodes asked Big Bear.

"This is the capital of seven rivers. You can always find a boat to go back to."

"Forget it, I'll give you a boat."

Rhodes rubbed his head.

He was really afraid that Big Bear would use his fruit power to take Bonnie back to the South China Sea.

After experiencing it once, he never wanted to travel like that again.

"Thank you very much, Mr. Rhodes."

Big Bear did not refuse, but the gratitude in his heart was even greater.

If he was on his own, it didn't matter which way he traveled, but if he was taking Bonnie with him, it would be better to have a boat.

"Just think of it as my early birthday gift to Bonnie."

Rhodes waved his hand casually.

It just so happens that this is the capital of the Seven Waters, and if nothing else, boats are everywhere.

"I don't know if I can help though."

Big Bear took out the phone bug and handed it to Rhodes.

“But please feel free to contact me if you need me for anything.”

Big Bear's face was full of seriousness.

The only thing he can use is his own fruit ability and his moderate strength.

"Don't worry, I won't be polite if you really need it."

Rhodes took the phone bug and put it in his arms.

"If you have any difficulties, remember to contact us. We can be considered friends."

Rhodes patted Big Bear's arm.

He knew that Big Bear was once a member of the Revolutionary Army, but judging from the performance in the original work, the Revolutionary Army did not seem to be of much help to him.

"I know."

Daxiong held Rhodes' phone bug tightly, feeling a special emotion in his heart.

Friends!

···

After waving goodbye to Big Bear and Bonnie, Rhodes turned to look at his companions.

"The next step is a rare leisure time!"

"The sea train here can connect to several nearby islands. What do you think?"

“Of course it’s shopping~”

Baccarat stretched out her hand to brush her long hair, which made the eyes of people passing by go straight.

"I haven't bought new clothes for a long time."

When she was on Drum Island, she was busy practicing every day, and it was the Winter Island there, so there were no fashionable clothes. But when she was in Alabasta, she was 'possessed by the gods' due to overdraft of luck, and she didn't have any at all. Shopping thoughts.

Now that she finally has a chance to relax, she wants to buy all the clothes she owed at once!

"The City of the Queen of Spring, Saint Bobla, I heard is a very fashionable town, and it is close to the fashionable city of Champs. Even high-ranking officials from the World Government and nobles from various countries will go there to buy clothes."

After hearing what Baccarat and Robin said, Nia also became interested.

Speaking of which, it seems that she hasn't bought new clothes for a long time.

"uniform!"

"We want to customize team uniforms!"

Peijin and Xia Qi looked excited.

"Since it is so famous, there must be many great fashion designers there."

"I've always wanted to customize our pirate group's exclusive costumes!"

"That's right!"

Bebo also nodded.

Before they went to sea, they had always dreamed of wearing the same uniform one day.

Unfortunately, this wish has not been realized until now.

"It's interesting, I'll join you too."

Genos puffed out smoke.

His clothes were wearing out a little quickly.

Basically after every battle, the clothes have to be thrown away.

"Yohohoho~~"

Brooke smiled softly and pinched her afro.

"I want to buy some hair care products."

"I'll come too."

Luo coughed slightly unnaturally.

In fact, he was the one who first proposed the idea of ​​team uniforms.

"Kosa, come with us."

Nia grabbed Kosha.

"I?"

The little intern pointed at himself.

During the recent period, he has been training his fruit abilities day and night, hoping that one day he can fulfill Rhodes' request and open the door to Sky Island at any time.

However, it is still far from enough.

But my efforts were not in vain. Was my strength finally recognized by the eldest sister in the team?

"That's right, it's you. After you open the Gate Fruit, there will be a different space, right? It's just right for us to put things in."

It turns out to be the boy carrying the bag.

"OK···"

Kosha nodded and walked over to them.

“I want to go to the city of food!”

Minina never forgets her original intention, and even shopping for clothes cannot shake her desire to enjoy delicious food.

"I'm with Minina."

Rhodes looked at the person opposite him, then at Bowness and Weber who were following him.

"Naru wants to cooperate with Gray in the transformation of the Polar Ship, so let's split up. You go to the City of Spring Queen, and the four of us go to the City of Food."

With Luo leading the team, there shouldn't be any problems on their side.

Gray is also accompanied by Neru. In the first half of the Grand Line, there should not be much power that can threaten them.

Woohoo~~

Accompanied by a whistle, the train entered the station.

"Then let's go ahead~"

Rod took Minina, Bowness and Weber onto the train.

Although the sea train has been built and put into use, because Tom, the fisherman who was originally responsible for the construction, has died, there is only one sea train in operation. Now the train is bound for the Food City, and Luo and the others have to wait for the train to arrive. After visiting the City of Food and driving back, board the train here to reach the City of the Queen of Spring.

"It's so amazing, it's really driving on the sea."

The train was speeding on the sea, and Minina lay on the window, looking at the Seven Waters City gradually disappearing from sight, her eyes full of novelty.

The sea is indeed magical!

I just don’t know what kind of delicious food there will be in this food city!

Bowness glanced at the scenery outside the window with the corner of his eye, then quickly took it back, sitting upright with his hands folded on his chest, his eyes looking straight ahead, with a cold look.

Weber did not have such an awkward reaction. Although he did not lie on the window like Minina, he looked out the window unblinkingly.

Since coming down from Sky Island and entering Qinghai, he couldn't remember how many times he was shocked.

Compared with Qinghai, Baihai is too small and narrow.

"How about it? The sea is magical."

Rhodes glanced at Weber who was tugging at his clothes unnaturally.

The Sandians still retain some habits left over from the tribal period, especially Weber, which has been passed down very well. Even their clothes are grass skirts.

However, after coming down from the sky island, Nia found a set of clothes for Weber to wear.

At first, Weber was reluctant. It wasn't until Nia had a friendly exchange with him that he took off the grass skirt he had been wearing for an unknown period of time and put on new clothes.

It's just that I'm still a little bit unaccustomed to it.

"Qinghai is indeed different from Baihai."

Weber glanced at the endless sea outside, and then withdrew his gaze.

"Are there many strong men in Qinghai?"

"A lot more than you think."

Looking at Weber with fighting spirit in his eyes, Rhodes smiled.

As expected of [War Ghost] Weber who is feared by his own people, he is born to be a brave warrior.

Not long after arriving in Qinghai, I was already thinking about challenging the strong.

"However, I suggest you lay a solid foundation first. When you can use your fists to produce an impact comparable to that of a Paiba shell, it should be considered pretty good."

"Pull attack shell..."

After hearing what Rhodes said, Weber's expression calmed down a little.

I almost forgot that the captain in front of me was a monster that survived the biggest impact of the platoon shell without any injuries.

"Practice more!"

Bowness glanced at Weber opposite, and said calmly.

He was also punched by Captain Rhodes and almost died. After that, he adhered to the principle of "practice as much as you can" and trained his strength all the time.

Although there is still an immeasurable gap in strength with Captain Rhodes so far, Bowness himself can feel that his strength has indeed improved a lot.

"Practice more..."

Weber put away his arrogance.

Even on the sky island, he was the strongest warrior in Sandia, but now on the ship, he should be considered the last person in terms of strength.

Thinking of the purple-haired woman playing with him with one hand, Weber slowly calmed down.

"Practice more!"

“Smells so good!”

Minina suddenly raised her head, her nose twitching slightly.

At the same time, the speed of the train gradually slowed down, and the food city Pukki arrived!

“So many delicious things!”

Minina took the lead and rushed out of the car, closing her eyes and sniffing the various smells in the air.

“It tastes like toasted bread, but it’s completely different from ordinary bread. Whether it’s the flour used, the strength of the kneading, or the baking temperature, everything is just right!”

"This smells like roasting, but what ingredients are used? It seems like something I have never tasted before!"

‘This woman...’

Weber looked at Minina who closed her eyes and smelled various smells.

‘My sense of taste is too sensitive. ’

“Just go and see and you’ll find out!”

Rod picked up Minina's clothes and walked her out of the station. With Minina's small stature, it didn't seem out of place to be held in Rod's hand.

A group of four people followed the crowd out of the station and were immediately surprised by the lively atmosphere of the food city Pukei.

"So many people!"

Looking around, the whole town is full of people, stalls are set up everywhere, and every stall is crowded with people.

Bonis stepped forward and stood in front of Rhodes, using his tall figure to squeeze out a little space, allowing Rhodes to carry Minina and follow behind.

“It turns out to be a food festival!”

As they moved forward, Rhodes also learned from the people around him why the place was so lively.

Although Pukki, the city of food, is indeed a lively town, with people from all over the place coming to visit every day. This situation has become more common after traveling on the sea train, but it is not always as lively as this.

It's just that the food festival happened to be held recently, and food lovers from all over the world gathered here. Some people who boasted about their superb cooking skills also came here, ready to show off their skills and become a blockbuster.

The "Food Festival" of the Food City will not hold competitions, but will open many areas on both sides of the streets in the town. Whether local gourmets or people coming from other places, they can set up stalls here, and in the Food Festival During the event, the most popular stalls will receive “Most Popular Foodie” medals awarded by the local government after the event.

Such a medal does not have any substantive meaning, it is just an honorary title.

However, it is this honorary title that allows chefs to display their cooking skills without any worries, and diners can taste various delicacies as they wish.

This is what good food is all about.

"It's delicious! Rod, try this!"

Minina swallowed the food in one gulp, narrowed her eyes with satisfaction, and then handed the remaining food to Rhodes.

"It's really good! You should try this too."

Rhodes took the food from Minina and handed the delicious food he tasted to the other party.

“Yummy!”

Minina's face was full of happiness.

This place is simply heaven!

"What a pity, Bonnie went back."

Minina thought of little Bonnie who could eat almost as much as herself. If the other party was there, they would be able to eat more happily.

In front of Rhodes, Bowness and Weber were clearing the way to the left and right. Looking at the expression on Bowness's face, I didn't know what kind of plot he had conceived in his mind.

This taciturn and strong man actually harbored thoughts of heroism in his mind. This was something Pekin secretly told Rhodes.

When he was practicing on Drum Island before, he accidentally saw the scene of Bowness playing a hero.

Fortunately, Bonis didn't notice him, otherwise he might have wanted to kill him.

"It is better for children to stay at home safely."

Rhodes changed the subject.

"Let's just eat all the way there, is that okay with you?"

"Of course no problem!"

Minina's eyes were filled with fighting spirit.

This time, she won't lose in the Big Eater Competition!

"I lost~~"

After a while, Minina rubbed her slightly bulging belly.

"You're still too young."

As Rhodes spoke, his belly that had been propped up quickly recovered.

"We just ate on this street. I asked just now that the food festival will last for seven days, and today is only the third day."

"marvelous!"

Although she was very full and couldn't eat anything, Minina still shouted happily.

Starting from tomorrow, she will not only taste the delicious food, but also pay attention to each other's cooking techniques. It is best to learn all the methods of these delicious dishes so that she can make them for others to taste next time.

the next day.

“It’s delicious!”

Minina stood in front of a bakery stall with a happy face.

She has been standing here for a long time, and this uncle has baked his bread twice, but she still does not understand his cooking methods.

This uncle's technique is indeed admirable, but no matter how you look at it, the bread he made will not be so delicious.

"Uncle, why is the bread you made so delicious!"

"Hahaha, little girl, you are also a chef, right!"

The uncle who baked bread laughed and looked at Minina.

"I see you have been watching here for a long time, do you want to learn?"

"Yeah, I want to learn your method of baking bread and make it for my friends."

"Hahaha, what a cute little girl!"

The uncle who baked bread laughed.

"But I can't teach you."

"Okay, then I'll keep watching!"

Minina was not frustrated at all, and watched the uncle's actions seriously.

"That's not what I meant."

The uncle who baked bread smiled and clapped his hands, then took out a bag of flour from the cabinet.

"My cooking skills are actually ordinary. The reason why I can make delicious bread is all because of the flour I use."

"This is the specialty of the Food City - [Golden Wheat]! The wheat grown in the special environment of Puke has a taste far superior to ordinary wheat. The flour processed from this wheat will make bread with a unique taste.

It was because of [Golden Wheat] that Puke attracted gourmets from the surrounding areas, and they stayed to study food, and gradually developed into the current food city."

"Golden Wheat!"

Minina's eyes lit up.

"So, where can I buy this kind of flour?"